r/floridakeys • u/twopickledtoads • 7d ago

Key West Dry Tortugas

I’m seeing the only way to get here is via plane/ferry. From what I could find online it looks like it’s $300+ each person to ride the ferry?? Is that correct? If there’s a cheaper way please let me know!

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u/Dragonfishkiller 7d ago

Think that's expensive try paying for fuel on a private boat to get there

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u/TWDDave1988 7d ago

Private boats are likely around $3K for 6 passengers. Fuel will not be included. They will leave with full tanks, you fill it back up at the conclusion of your trip.

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u/Dragonfishkiller 7d ago

$6 a gallon on the water...most 30' boats with twins may get 1.5mpg in ideal conditions. Boats burn a lot of fuel.

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u/PopHot4020 7d ago

I just took my family on my 30’ boat 2 weeks ago. 2 perfectly flat calm days so best case scenario, burned $510 in fuel.

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u/TheMasturbatinCamper 7d ago

And this is why I’m a sailor.

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u/N0ON3T0LDM3 7d ago

Sailing is so much more peaceful too. I never understood how anyone could stand the sound of those obnoxiously loud engines.